The method of this opposite of madness will be following the McDougall Program, a plant based truly low fat concept based on real whole foods like a variety of fresh and cooked veggies, fruits, starches, and whole grains.
Everything you need to know about this plan is given out for free on his website. You can also read his research and medical opinions for free, read hundreds of great recipes for free, and go on the forums for free support from others on the program. He has been helping people for free for years. You can also buy dvds and books for more in depth information and pizazz, but the basics are all there for free.
I am not alone on this journey, my mom, daughter and husband are working on this too. We are all tired of being overweight, and want to get healthy with healthy food and exercise.
I will post side stories as I go about asthma, allergies, and getting off of a heavy load of medications for them. Stories about how I first heard about the McDougall Program, what other things are similar and different, what I have learned in the 12 years since I started learning about all this, and books that have helped and what did not. I have looked into Overeater's Anonymous, Weight Watchers, Vegan, and glycemic index as well.
After learning about these kinds of concepts for 12 years, what finally changed for me? What pulled it all together to make it feel like it will really work this time, what was the famous "Turning Point"?
I will have to think about that some more, but my advice to you for now is check out the website, read the McDougall books from the library or buy them, buy The Pleasure Trap (on dvd or as a book), get started and don't wait for your "Turning Point", get going on it now.
The bottom line is I am excited about finally feeling like I have a handle on this, and you can get started on it now too.
